Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company

A Private 501(c)(3) Fire & EMS Company


Serving the Greater Newark Community since 1888

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company


Mission: Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company's mission is to provide leadership and support to reduce the loss of life and property and protect our district from all types of hazards through a comprehensive all hazards emergency response program. The program consists of fire prevention, fire suppression, emergency medical response and emergency management for our district citizens.

Our vision is to have a fire department which will be in every way, the finest in our state. We will be able to successfully respond to and bring into control any emergency. We will be viewed by our fellow citizens as a major asset in our community. 


We will consistently fulfill our motto of “Service for Others”


Founders Day 5K at the Newark History Museum

Support the renovation of the historic Newark Train Station by joining us on April 6th for the 2nd Annual Founders Day 5k. Newark History Museum celebrates Founders Day on the first Sunday in April (or close to it) to honor the signers of the original Newark Charter in 1758. Benefitting the Newark Historical Society, the Train Station will serve as the turnaround point for the course.

Don't miss the afterparty at the Buffalo Wild Wings!


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Come and visit Aetna's Fire Prevention table at the Newark History Museum on  Sat April 6, 2024 

Big Red Truck Pull


Grab your strongest friends and team up for the ultimate tug of war challenge! Teams of 10 will compete for time as they pull a fully loaded 20-ton fire truck down Academy Street in downtown Newark.

This first-of-its-kind Newark event promises to be exciting and fun for all ages!

Prizes will be awarded to the fastest all male, all female and co-ed teams. A special award will be given to the team that raises the most money.

All proceeds benefit Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company, a fire and EMS company that’s served the greater Newark community for 135 years.

They’ve had our backs for decades -- now it’s time for us to return the favor.


Sun April 28, 2024 

Get your team together and Click the image for further information and to enter the competition!

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2024

14 Working Alarms

4 Entrapment

610 Fire Calls

1563 EMS Calls

(2/29/2024)

2023

81 Working Alarms

22 Entrapment

3749 Fire Calls

11,163 EMS Calls

(as of 12/31/2023)

202

49 Working Alarms

33 Entrapments

3,323 Fire Calls

10,650 EMS Calls

2021

51 Working Alarms

22 Entrapments

3,232 Fire Calls

9,758 EMS Calls

2020

58 Working Alarms

26 Entrapments

2,984 Fire Calls

8742 EMS Calls